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British retail volumes fall 0.4% on the month in September; Danish sales rise 0.4%
Both offices revised August: the ONS up to a 0.7% rise from a 0.5% rise, Statistics Denmark to a 0.3% fall from a 0.6% fall.
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Japan's CPI less fresh food and energy rises to 2.4% year on year in September
The rate was 1.9% in August. All items CPI and all items less fresh food each rose 2.1% in September 2026, the Statistics Bureau of Japan said on 23 October 2026.
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Euro-area households lift 12-month inflation expectations to 3.1%, ECB survey shows
The ECB's September 2026 Consumer Expectations Survey also showed weaker growth expectations and a higher expected jobless rate, while three- and five-year inflation views held.
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UK regulators move to drop certification checks for around 139,000 finance staff
The PRA and FCA opened consultations on 22 October 2026 to slim the Senior Managers and Certification Regime, saying firms would save around £2bn over 10 years.
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FCA finds private market firms vary on conflicts, cites unexplained in-house asset sale
A UK review of private equity, credit and real estate managers, published 23 October 2026, found recurring weaknesses in cross-fund transfers, gifts and entertainment, and information barriers.